These 8 Sex Moments of 2013 Are Unforgettable (No Matter How Hard You Try)

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was 2013, and there were some very memorable sex moments perpetrated by politicians, celebrities, and the entire cast of Girls. Here's to the good, the bad, and the please-pass-the-brain-bleach yikes of 2013 — and here's hoping 2014 is just as titillating.

"Blurred Lines" Sparked a Conversation on Rape Culture

One could not escape Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” this summer if one tried. It was blaring at the office, on the radio, in every club you promptly wished you hadn’t ventured into, and online, where heated debates raged about whether or not the song advocated rape and rape culture. It’s hard to say what was the most troubling: the song’s lyrics, its music video, Thicke’s own defense for both, or the fact that we don’t have way, way more highly publicized conversations about misogyny in mainstream music. (On the bright side? This feminist parody.)

Anthony Weiner Sexted Sydney Leathers

Anthony Weiner’s sexting scandal opened a new chapter this year, and then a few things happened. America met Sydney Leathers, who gave us questionable advice on how to seduce politicians. Weiner’s — or, should we say, Carlos Danger’s — mayoral aspirations imploded in his face as New York City lost confidence in him. Also, at least three New York Post staffers started uncontrollably spewing Weiner-and-Leathers-centric headline puns at the breakfast table, cackling and hyperventilating as their husbands, wives, and children watched on in horror. Probably.

Butt Selfies Became a Thing

Speaking of sexting, butts butts butts butts: 2013 was a big year for ‘em. As if Snapchatting sexy full-frontal shots of ourselves wasn’t difficult enough, this year, we were told to STEP IT UP, LADIES, because normal naked pix are super 2012. Thus, the butt selife was born, to the immense confusion and dubious contorting efforts of sexters everywhere.

Kimye Filled an Unknown Void in Our Lives With "Bound 2"

Kanye West’s music video for “Bound 2,” featuring some gyrating from Kim Kardashian, is either 2013’s best sex moment or its worst, depending on who you ask. If you were to ask Kanye, for instance, he’d probably declare that it’s one of the best sex moments, not just of 2013, but of all human existence. Those are his thoughts on his fiancée’s looks, anyway, which is actually very sweet, in a Kanye sort of way. (Also, don’t miss the recent SNL parody video.)

"Blue is the Warmest Color" Featured a Pretty Sexy Sex Scene

Confession: I haven’t actually seen Blue is the Warmest Color yet, but I’ve been dying to. This is partially because it’s a French arthouse film, and I enjoy feeling très artistique and intercontinental. Mostly, though, I’m enticed by the promise of a very spicy sex scene — the most buzzed-about sex scene of 2013, in fact (which the actresses HATED filming, incidentally). Still want more? The Daily Beastrounded up the year’s top sex scenes, for your viewing pleasure.